Immunomodulatory Functions of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Tissue Engineering

Hosseini Amirhossein1, Abdolmaleki Arash2, Nahumi Aida1

  • 1Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.

PubMed

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been demonstrated to exhibit immunomodulatory properties, thereby modulating the immune response and facilitating tissue regeneration. These properties include the ability to suppress T cell proliferation, modulate macrophage polarization, and promote regulatory T cell differentiation. It has been demonstrated that natural chemoattraction pathways can attract MSCs. These cells are created from around the injured tissues, creating a repair/regenerative microenvironment for this study. The rate of tissue regeneration is contingent upon factors such as the patient's age, the extent of tissue damage, and the specific anatomical region affected. It has been demonstrated that the manipulation of mesenchymal stem cells can exert a substantial influence on the rate of tissue damage, tissue regeneration, and cell death. The immunosuppressive and trophic mechanisms under investigation are distinct from the mechanisms that are being led by tissue engineering to replace special mesenchymal tissues. Indeed, the capacity of tissue engineering processes to facilitate trophic interactions is evident, thereby promoting remarkable tissue regeneration and ensuring the seamless incorporation of newly generated tissue into the body. The field of MSCs has been a subject of study for over two decades, and recent advancements have begun to unlock their full potential for clinical applications. It is evident that the utilization of MSCs in tissue engineering necessitates distinct rationale when compared to their application in nutritional and immunomodulatory functions. These latter efforts now appear to apply to the clinic before tissue engineering methods become feasible. The findings of this study demonstrate that MSCs possess the capacity to differentiate into various cell types, which renders them a suitable candidate for treating a wide range of human diseases.

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